Fashion Friday...Fall 2012 / Winter 2013 Wedding Dress Trends

Wedding Dress Trends from New York Bridal Fashion week for Fall 2012 and Winter 2013. From sexy, to feminine, to fashion forward.  There is something for everyone, colored gowns to thigh high slits there are quite a few avant garde dress trends for this wedding season.

Colored Gowns - Red, black, nude to baby blue colored. Pick your Avant Garde style dress to wear at the ceremony or the reception. Either way you’ll have your guests talking.

Image Via Shined Dresses, Wedding dresses in blue Oscar de la Renta in 2013. Photo: Dan Lecca

 

 

Image Via Vera Wang

Peplums

Image Via Martha Stewart

Thigh High Silt- Another sexy trend perfect for showing off your legs.

Pant Suits - Instead of a second gown you can opt for a pant suit.

Image Via Metro Lux Events. Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta

 

 

 

Fashion Friday... Louis Vuitton Spring 2012 Collection.

The fantasy land carousel and sugar plum spring collection by Marc Jacob's for Louis Vuitton is a wonderful campy dream.  Marc brings back the feminine 60's style with pastel hues, peekaboo cutouts, tweeds and ostrich feathers.

Photo Images Via Getty

Red Riding Hood

Red Riding Hood by simplyna featuring a cap sleeve gown

• Alexander McQueen Gown with Angel Print $14,090 - brownsfashion.com
• CHRISTIAN COTA - FEATHERED GEORGETTE DRESS $4,875 - luisaviaroma.com
• New Age & Spiritual Gifts at Pyramid Collection $120 - pyramidcollection.com
• Irit Design Oxidized sterling silver diamond drop earrings $4,330 - net-a-porter.com
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Fashion Fridays... Marchesa Red Carpet Ready

Let's see what starlets will walk the red carpet in Marchesa!

All Images via fashionfoiegras

Fashion Fridays... 2011 Fashion Wedding Trends

A few trends for the upcoming year!

Lace wedding dresses

Lace will always be a timeless staple for wedding dresses, but after years of satin and tulle dominating bridal looks, this delicate, classic material is having a comeback.

1940s, 1950s & 1960s…everything!

There’s a vintage boom happening, from the engagement shoot and getaway car to the wedding dress and hairstyle. Whether you choose a retro birdcage veil or a beehive ‘do, a white dinner jacket for your groom or some vintage Mary Janes, this trend can be a full-on wedding theme or just a fun, old-style touch. 















Big, textured ballgown skirts

Smooth, satiny skirts have been the over-arching trend for a while now, but 2011 will see brides adding a dose of texture to their princess-style ballgowns. Ruffles, roses, organza petals and layers of lace make for voluminous, dramatic silhouettes that will leave your guests in awe.  
 Pride and Prejudice
Article via Zank You 

Valentino Resort Collection 2011

Valentino's Resort 2011 collection is so beautiful it makes me giddy. The mix of airy dresses that are fit for a faerie and 60's minis are fab!

Fashion Fridays: Easter Brunch

Lavin Dress: Net a Porter, $8,100
KG by Kurt Geiger Heels: Kurt Geiger, $225
Kate Spade Necklace: Kate Spade, $450
Pearl Earrings: Oasis, $10
Ugo Cacciatori Ring: Far Fetch, $421
Halston Heritage Clutch, Net a Porter, $195

Invitation to Festival of the Brides

Don't miss one of the best bridal shows around! Festival of the Brides will be held this Sunday at the beautiful Terranea Resort. Please contact us for complimentary tickets.

How to Choose the Right Veil?

Many brides ask if they should wear a veil, and if so what kind? Jolene Picone of Veil Trends, as created a veil chart that addresses the basic veil lengths and description of each. Fly Away veil is the shortest length veil. This veil is also sometimes called a shoulder length veil. Fly Away veil to be any veil 20" long or shorter.
Blusher is the veiling that covers the face when you walk down the isle. The blusher can be worn during the entire ceremony until the first kiss as husband and wife or it can be pulled back over the bride's face before she is given away by father. ( or by person that walks the bride down the aisle. ) A blusher can be any length from about 20" to even a dramatic 60" or more.
Elbow length veil is just that; a veil that hits the bride below the shoulder or near the elbow. A common length is around 28".
Fingertip length hits...you guessed it, right at the fingertips or around the hand. A typical length for this veil is 36".
Ballet length is a veil that hits your body somwhere between your knees and calves. This veil is also sometimes called a waltz veil. Veil Trends measures a ballet length veil at 56".
Chapel length veils are 108" long and extend all the way to the ground. The width of the veil can range anywhere from 56" wide to 108" wide, depending on the width of your dress or personal preference.
Cathedral veils are the longest veil length and extend well past the end of your dress train. They are typically worn in church settings for a dramatic walk down a long aisle. A cathedral veil is aprox. 120" or longer.

Kirstie Kelly Sample Sale

Kirstie Kelly is having a sample sale at her LA flagship! For the budget-savvy shoppers with shall we say, amazing taste...

When: November 28^th and 29^th

10 AM to 6PM

Where: Kirstie Kelly Salon

131 South Barrington Place, Ste 100

What: Bridal Gowns starting at $400

Bridesmaids, cocktail and flowergirl starting at $100

Jewelry starting at $30

50-80% off !!!

How: Call for Appointment or just stop by

310-471-5711 or email erin@kirstiekelly.com

Fashion Fridays: Natural Elegance

Creme Brulee, gold and copper with a touch of sage creates an elegant and natural color palette for a Fall wedding. Couldn't you see yourself getting married at the Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse, in those amazing Christian Louboutin sequined ballerina slippers?

Gaudi Comb | Mimco $35
Mimco

Button Earrings $25
Yes Style.com

Hansel & Gretel Maxi Dress by Irwin & Jordan $391
My Wardrobe

Baby Alpaca Vest $775
Virve

Christian Louboutin Sequined ballerina shoe $628
Brown Fashion

New York Fashion Week goes Green

A first for New York Fashion Week, The GreenShows Eco-Fashion Week is the only premiere fashion event exclusively committed to eco-friendly, ethically sound, fair-trade fashion in New York City. This two-day event featured a selection of eco-conscious fashion designers who have been given the opportunity, support and resources to show their Spring/Summer 2010 collection under one roof.

What I like...1940's Inspiration Gown

1940 House Gown Inspired Silk White Dupioni Wedding Dress by joanshum

J Crew Fall 09 Preview

J Crew Fall 2009 Wedding Collections is here. Love the pockets!

Fashion Fridays: 60's Chic Bride

This hip, sophisticated vintage collection comes from our lovely bride Sana. I love the shades of cream and deep reds together. Thanks for sharing your vision!




Fantastic Cream Silk Shantung 1960's Cocktail Dress w/ Embroidery $175.00 - vintageous.com
Pearl Earrings $600.00 - monalisapearls.com
Valentino Shoes 760,00 EUR - colette.fr
Brooches www.wristielove.etsy.com

Enchanting Fairies

This wedding struck me as so magical and enchanting I actually dreamt about it last night. Photographer Elizabeth Messina showcased this fairy tale wedding on her blog Kiss the Groom.

I had the pleasure of working with florist Tricia Fountaine last year, and am sure she was in heaven creating this enchanting wedding!  

Fashion Fridays: Peaches and Cream

The peaches and cream color palette is romantic and mixes contemporary and traditional pieces. The scalloped theme carries through most of the collection. Just like a sweet peach!

Scalloped Peaches by simplyna featuring Christopher Kane

• Christopher Kane Scalloped Peach Silk dress
• $5,165.00 - net-a-porter.com

Christopher Kane Scalloped Dress

$7,280.00 - net-a-porter.com

• 14K Rose Gold Earrings
• $380.00 - yesstyle.com

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• MOUNT SATIN BAG
• 998,00 EUR - mytheresa.com

• ?Mount Street? Sandal
• 520.00 GBP - brownsfashion.com

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• Chalcedony Nugget Facet ring size K (small)
• 34.00 GBP - koodos.com

Eco-friendly Wedding Dress Designers You Must See

Most green brides know about recycled invitations and organic food, but many don't know they can buy stunning, eco-friendly wedding gowns.  

Blue Plant Wedding showcased hot designers who are turning organic and fair-trade fabrics like organic silk, cotton and hemp into exquisite gowns.

Olivia Luca

Debra Lindquist

Chrissy Wai-Ching